Homeless migrants still sleeping rough despite PM's pledge, say charities

Letter to councils criticises 'ongoing failure' to provide help regardless of immigration status Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Destitute migrants in the UK are continuing to sleep on the streets despite a promise from Boris Johnson that all of them would be given shelter during the coronavirus pandemic. Last month Johnson pledged to provide all necessary accommodation and support for destitute migrants, including those with no recourse to public funds.